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Section 212(c) Relief for Aliens in
Deportation Proceedings The Executive Office for Immigration Review ("EOIR") has issued a final rule that
creates a uniform procedure to allow certain aliens in deportation proceedings that commenced before April 24, 1996, to apply for relief pursuant to section 212(c), and provides a 180-day period for a defined class of aliens who had been adversely affected by the Soriano decision to file a motion to reopen in order to apply for section 212(c) relief.

New System of Records for I-551 Permanent Resident
Cards The Department of Justice has proposed an I-551 Renewal Program Temporary Sticker Issuance I-90 Manifest
System ("SIIMS") for evidence that an I-90 has been filed to renew a green card. The public has been given a 30-day
period in which to comment on the proposed changes.

The INS news release dated January 18 and published on this web site is either a joke or the facade of an organization (sic) that is surely troubled by its financial accountability. The joke? Have the infamous Janet Reno give the INS a clean bill of fiscal health on her last days in office! I am sure millions of taxpayers will get a laugh out of that. Tripling the INS budget over seven years and introducing fiercely increased fees in 1998 to offset its deficit spells out fiscal irresponsibly to me, on parts of both Congress and INS, particularly when INS backlogs services to horrendous levels due to their incompetencies. I note with the present unsigned Bill before Congress to restructure the INS, that remuneration aspects relating to productivity is one of the stumbling blocks. The real issue lost here is how the INS spends its $4.8 billion, rather than what it needs to effectively and efficiently time-manage the immigration agenda. My educated guess is those "e" words will never form part of any balance sheet put before the American taxpayer. Immigration is supposed to bolster the economy, a point Congress well understands, but is rendered undeliverable by a top-heavy, mismanaged INS.

The original title to my article published on January 22, 2001 was entitled
"Extension of 245 (i)" and not "Extension of 245(i) Helps Some Illegals." The
title was obviously edited by ilw.com. I would avoid any reference to
individuals as "illegals." The use of the term is derogatory to those who may
have fallen out of status or are undocumented because of iniquities in our
immigration laws and its administration. In fact, the distinction between one
who is in the United States legally or illegally is often blurred by the fact
that there are provisions in the immigration laws that allow undocumented
people to regularize their status. By the same token, the laws are often so
complex that people unwittingly fall out of status. It is time that we show
greater sensitivity to all immigrants who contribute to America's success
and prosperity.

Sincerely,
Cyrus Mehta

A note from the editors: Our intent was not in any way to be derogatory. The reason was to make it easier for people who might be familiar with the terms "illegal alien," or "illegals," but not the more technical 245(i), to find helpful information. While we do reserve a final right to decide whether or not to publish a piece, we certainly want to work with authors to help them convey their meanings as clearly as possible.

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